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Theodore (sixth/seventh century)

 
 

Obverse

Inscription in three lines. Wreath border.

ΘΕΟΤ
ΟΚΕΒ.
ΗΙ

Θεοτόκε βοήθι

Reverse

Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

δ -  - θ - ο - ρ - υ - ω

Θεοδώρου

Obverse

Inscription in three lines. Wreath border.

ΘΕΟΤ
ΟΚΕΒ.
ΗΙ

Θεοτόκε βοήθι

Reverse

Eagle with uplifted wings and head turned to right. In field above head of eagle, cruciform monogram. Wreath border.

δ -  - θ - ο - ρ - υ - ω

Θεοδώρου

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1666
Diameter 26.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm

Translation

Θεοτόκε βοήθι. Θεοδώρου.

Theotokos, help. (Seal of) Theodore.

Commentary

Δωροθέου (Dorotheos) is possible as an alternate reading of the reverse monogram, but less likely than Theodore.